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It was found that the ignition switches subject to the recall did not meet two of GM's specific requirements — torque required and vibration environment — for the ignition switch. The torque, or rotational power that prevents the ignition switch from changing modes, was required by GM's own standards to be between 10 N·cm and 20 N·cm ...
High energy ignition, also known as H.E.I., is an electronic ignition system designed by the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors.It was used on all GM vehicles, at least in the North American market, from 1975 through the mid-1980s.
The Quad 4 is the first domestic regular production DOHC four-cylinder engine wholly designed and built by GM, the only similar prior example being the Chevrolet Cosworth Vega, whose DOHC head was designed by Cosworth in England. In addition to the 2.3-liter DOHC Quad 4s, there was also a short-lived 2.3-liter SOHC variant called the "Quad OHC ...
Work Completed: Manual windows upgraded to power windows, replaced seals in leaking power steering control valve and new power steering hoses installed, retrofitted optional Dial-o-Matic power seats, creme seat covers replaced with the correct black/creme covers, new soft top added, front and rear bumpers and front grille rechromed, smaller ...
The most famous aftermarket electronic ignition which debuted in 1965, was the Delta Mark 10 capacitive discharge ignition, which was sold assembled or as a kit. The Fiat Dino was the first production car to come standard with EI in 1968, followed by the Jaguar XJ Series 1 [9] in 1971, Chrysler (after a 1971 trial) in 1973 and by Ford and GM in ...
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In 1968, General Motors began reorganizing its body and assembly operations into the GM Assembly Division (GMAD). GMAD required 16 years to completely absorb Fisher Body's operations, and Fisher would manufacture bodies at Willow Run until the 1970s. Assembly operations at Willow Run ended in July 1993 after reduced demand for the full-size B ...
An ignition switch, starter switch or start switch is a switch in the control system of a motor vehicle that activates the main electrical systems for the vehicle, including "accessories" (radio, power windows, etc.).